What is it?

[wrxkidid]

Already...damn.

[cody]

Wintersport 3D's will be optional on the STi.

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/01-03-2008/0004729941&EDATE=

[knucklesplitter]

Sidebar:

In addition, Dunlop JointLess Band Technology helps maintain tire
structural stability and enables smooth performance at highway speeds, she
added.
The French (ie. Michelin) call this "BAZ". BFGoodrich and Uniroyal (and Goodyear too I think) call this "spiral wound cap ply". It is nothing new, and should pretty much be a standard thing on hi-perf Z+ rated tires - nothing to brag about. It's kinda like saying "And this tire comes in black complete with tread and sidewalls". Most BFG and Uniroyal tires made in the US, China, and Thailand that have this technology were processed using an automated machine that I designed back in the late 90's. Many Michelins too.

[knucklesplitter]

Lithia and Hohl have a few STI's in stock. Has anybody seen one in person... and maybe driven one?

[sperry]

Lithia and Hohl have a few STI's in stock. Has anybody seen one in person... and maybe driven one?
I'm avoiding them like the plague so I don't go buy one.

[knucklesplitter]

Here's a decent article from Perrin about the 2008 STI with lots of little new details about it:
http://www.perrinperformance.com/pages/show/66

Here's a nice feature of the front fender flares - hot air extraction:
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/3421/sideairflowvg8.jpg

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/604/sideventmq0.jpg

[knucklesplitter]

My GF and I have this game we play in the car. It's kinda like Padiddle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padiddle) or Slugbug (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slugbug), etc. It's called "NewSTI". Whenever you see a MazdaSpeed3 or similar car, the first person to shout, "Hey, is that the new STI?!?" gets a point.

[sperry]

My GF and I have this game we play in the car. It's kinda like Padiddle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padiddle) or Slugbug (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slugbug), etc. It's called "NewSTI". Whenever you see a MazdaSpeed3 or similar car, the first person to shout, "Hey, is that the new STI?!?" gets a point.
Like this?

http://images.paultan.org/uploads/2007/04/kia-rio-14-side.jpg

"Hey, is that the new STI?!?"

+1

[ScottyS]

Subaru definitely lost a customer with me.

Two words:


Legacy

Wagon.

[knucklesplitter]

Here's some decent flash about the new STI:
http://www.subaru.nl/Models/STI/NL.html

[JC]

Two words:


Legacy

Wagon.

I'll buy an LSTi sedan if they bring us one. Else i'm moving on until I pick up another 2.5RS in 5 or 10 years.

[knucklesplitter]

17" rims look tiny on the '08...

http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/user/150502/p1.jpg

[knucklesplitter]

'08 STI weight distribution (no driver I assume):

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/bhhamblin/sti_scales02.jpg

[knucklesplitter]

18x9.5 (+44) Prodrives at Cobb...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/bhhamblin/Brody_STi_Wheels_2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/bhhamblin/Brody_STi_Wheels_5.jpg

[JonnydaJibba]

From certain angles the car actually looks good. Those wheels help a bunch too.

[Evo Mike]

i want one.. soooo bad.. i've always thought it looked nice.. even from the preliminary shots.

i dont liek the new evo too much though.

[cody]

The wheels are sick, but they don't make up for the oogly tails. RockBlocker those MFers!

[knucklesplitter]

The wheels are sick, but they don't make up for the oogly tails. RockBlocker those MFers!

Wurd! I think vinyl overlays will be a big hit with these cars. From Harman Motive:

http://lh5.google.com/harmanmotiveinc/R4Fsg5hM85I/AAAAAAAACXI/9Ou1vDX5llY/DSC_0211.JPG?imgmax=576

But please cut out the reverse lights!

[JonnydaJibba]

That is a 1004% improvement.

[Kevin M]

I'd probably alter them to best resemble JDM GF lights. That would be hot.

[knucklesplitter]

Lots of 2008 STI's on Ebay (http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Cars-Trucks___2008-08-08-sti_W0QQ_nkwZQ282008Q2c08Q2cQ2708Q29Q20stiQQ_catZ6 001QQ_fxdZ1QQ_pcatsZ6000)

Before you anti-ebayers scoff... keep in mind I bought my '04 STI brand new (30 miles) on ebay for a little over $28k.

[NevadaSTi]

I like the Red one, damn that looks hot!!!!

[Libila]

I'd probably alter them to best resemble JDM GF lights. That would be hot.

I was thinking the same thing.

[knucklesplitter]

I'd probably alter them to best resemble JDM GF lights. That would be hot.linky or pics? I couldn't find anything on teh google.

[JonnydaJibba]

Hooray for beer!
http://www.iwoc.co.uk/images/cluster/midlands/nthn9.jpg

[Kevin M]

Hooray for beer!
http://www.iwoc.co.uk/images/cluster/midlands/nthn9.jpg

More or less. The wagon tails have a different shape but you can't really see it if you're only looking at one or the other.

[JonnydaJibba]

They are pretty much the same. Pretty much.

[knucklesplitter]

My son just called me to say," Hey Dad, I'm sitting in a new STI!" His mom took him to the auto show at the convention center and Lithia (or somebody) has a blue one there. His expert opinion: "It's pretty kewl and looks a lot better in real life than the pictures on the internet."

[sperry]

My son just called me to say," Hey Dad, I'm sitting in a new STI!" His mom took him to the auto show at the convention center and Lithia (or somebody) has a blue one there. His expert opinion: "It's pretty kewl and looks a lot better in real life than the pictures on the internet."
I saw that exact car on Lithia's showroom floor earlier in the week. That opinion is right on w/ mine.

[eggeegg]

My son just called me to say," Hey Dad, I'm sitting in a new STI!" His mom took him to the auto show at the convention center and Lithia (or somebody) has a blue one there. His expert opinion: "It's pretty kewl and looks a lot better in real life than the pictures on the internet."

Sucks there was no shift knob in it but the dealership guy said they took it off just so that it wouldn't be stolen. I wish they had another color besides the blue. But yes, pretty cool.

[Dean]

I saw that exact car on Lithia's showroom floor earlier in the week. That opinion is right on w/ mine.I saw it at Lithia as well. It isn't as bad in person, but it is still a hatchback. :(

[JonnydaJibba]

I FINALLY saw one driving on the street.

[100_Percent_Juice]

Yeah, well I saw an Evo X today.

[JonnydaJibba]

I hope it wasn't white.

[100_Percent_Juice]

Why do you say that? I did see it going through Dayton so you probably know what I'm talking about. Its just a lancer with a body kit? I didn't know whether or not the Evo would be on the streets yet so I just assumed.

[JonnydaJibba]

Yeah somebody has a white one.

[Nick Koan]

Why do you say that? I did see it going through Dayton so you probably know what I'm talking about. Its just a lancer with a body kit? I didn't know whether or not the Evo would be on the streets yet so I just assumed.

Yeah, I see a white one with a body kit around Reno too. From what I've seen of it, it is just a Lancer with a body kit.

[JonnydaJibba]

There is a yellow turbo OZ drivin around. The owner is convinced he owns and Evo.

[MorganK]

I've seen a white EvoX with placards here in Carson driven by an older gent, drove next to him for a few miles before I had to turn off. The car is much nicer in person than I had imagined.

[JC]

I'm still digging the X more.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/archiebabes/EVOX1-1.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/archiebabes/EVOX2-1.jpg

[Kevin M]

World's fastest dustbuster.

[van]

I'm liking the new evo.
I sat in the sti at the autoshow and couldnt keep my damn knees/upperlegs from hitting the steering wheel when I put meh foot on the brake pedal. No amount of seat or wheel adjustment helped. The new wrx was a little better but I dont like the look or new diff setup on it.

[knucklesplitter]

Re. the EVO-X... I have to quote Rodney Dangerfield (I think):

"Last time I saw a mouth like that it had a hook in it!"

[bxracer69]

the new evo is definately growing on me more than the new sti

[MPREZIV]

the new evo is definately growing on me more than the new sti

+1

Just not diggin' the STi. Doesn't work for me whatsoever.

[WRX06TR]

I agree the new Evo is the new hotness...

[knucklesplitter]

Red tails with the reverse lights cut out:
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/2286/redtailsiw8.jpg

I saw a nice WRX sedan today. I wish the STI was based off it instead of a wagon... but I still haven't seen the 08 STI in person yet.

[Kevin M]

Not bad, but I think I'd go with smoked lenses instead of red if I had one.

[sperry]

Red tails with the reverse lights cut out:
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/2286/redtailsiw8.jpg

I saw a nice WRX sedan today. I wish the STI was based off it instead of a wagon... but I still haven't seen the 08 STI in person yet.
Dammit! Blocked by IGT's filter. Wanna attach it for me? *bats eyes*

After seeing the car in person, I like it. I'm not all swooning over it like I was when the Sti frist came out... but it's nice enough that it makes me consider getting rid of the SVX while it's working good and easier to sell and getting a new STi for a daily driver. I just don't really want another damn car payment though... especially since I'm buying a house.

[knucklesplitter]

Attached...

I like that charcoal color. I think smoked lense on a smoke-colored car would be too much... smoke?

[sperry]

Attached...

I like that charcoal color. I think smoked lense on a smoke-colored car would be too much... smoke?
I'm sold, the red covers are a must. I was going to go white on gold... but I think I'd rather get the gray and add the fog lights, then sell the stock 18" wheels for some 17x9.5 Advan RGIIs or something, and use the '05 sti goldies I've got for the winter. :cool:

So, who wants to buy an SVX? Only 215,000 miles! :lol:

[Nick Koan]

I'm actually shying away from tinting taillights. The red, though, is subtle and very nice.

[cody]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=cWj1EKgIByU

[Nick Koan]

Pics of the 08 SWRT were released today.

No more contrasting yellow/gold logos on the car. Hoodscoop is gone. Looks a little more bland IMO.

[sperry]

Looks French. :unamused: But who cares if Subaru finally ends up with a competitive car again.

[MattR]

I love everything about it.

[Kunikos]

The wing looks a goofy piece of cheap plastic

[Nick Koan]

The wing looks a goofy piece of cheap plastic

Well, you can rest assured its a goofy piece of very expensive plastic :p

[Kunikos]

whole car needs more carbon fiber for that authentic japanese racer look to go with the wing

[sperry]

whole car needs more carbon fiber for that authentic japanese racer look to go with the wing
The ironic thing is that Rally is the sport the least affected by that ricer crap even though it's the only type of racing where drifting can actually be the faster way around a corner.

[cody]

Pics from Import Tuner Mag. Aug 08

http://www.wrxfanatics.com/uploads/monthly_06_2008/post-12135-1214249292.jpg
http://www.wrxfanatics.com/uploads/monthly_06_2008/post-12135-1214249253.jpg
http://www.wrxfanatics.com/uploads/monthly_06_2008/post-12135-1214249271.jpg
http://www.wrxfanatics.com/uploads/monthly_06_2008/post-12135-1214249158.jpg

[Joeyy]

This looks like a two door Legacy to me...

[Kevin M]

Looks like an Impreza coupe to me actually. Teeny tiny trunk shelf.

[Nick Koan]

Bumper and tail lights are straight off the 08 Legacy.

BUT... they tend to use bin parts when making test mules, so it could go either way.

[Kevin M]

Not that far off either way, but that does look more Legacy than Impreza upon further review.

http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/7/s/k/sub_08impreza25ised_rear.jpg

[sperry]

This looks like a two door Legacy to me...
That looks like a 4 door with the rear doors taped off to me.

[100_Percent_Juice]

That looks like a 4 door with the rear doors taped off to me.

No Scott. They are bringing back the rear window from the SVX that you love some much. It goes down half way because its JDM.

[cody]

http://www.wrxfanatics.com/uploads/monthly_06_2008/post-1608-1214363511.jpg

Omnomnomnom

[Libila]

If I were over the "youngin" age hump I'd get one, without a doubt in my mind.

[wrxkidid]

The new wrxs are ugly but the new sti IMO is damn sexy. especially that one with those wheels. Advans yea?